Browsing USN Open Archive by Author "Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn"
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Body appreciation and body appearance pressure in Norwegian university students comparing exercise science students and other students
Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Kolle, Elin; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Svantorp-Tveiten, Kethe Marie Engen; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Body image is considered a core issue for public health and associates with university students’ overall health. Due to positive associations between exercise and body image, it has been suggested that students within an ... -
Body composition and physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Friborg, Oddgeir; Pettersen, Gunn; Stensrud, Trine; Hansen, Bjørge Hermann; Underhaug, Karoline; Teinung, Elisabeth; Vrabel, Kari-Anne; Svendsen, Mette; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective: Knowledge about physical fitness in women with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge-eating disorder (BED) is sparse. Previous studies have measured physical activity largely through selfreport, and physical fitness ... -
Body figure idealization and body appearance pressure in fitness instructors
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Aambø, Jenny Malene; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Svantorp-Tveiten, Kethe Marie Engen; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The fitness centers are settings for health promotion, yet may serve as a stage for counterproductive figure idealization. Such idealization may take the form of a drive toward the thin, the muscular, or lean body ... -
Defining compulsive exercise in eatingdisorders: acknowledging the exerciseparadox and exercise obsessions
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan H (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Recently Dittmer et al. (JED 6:1–9, 2018). suggested a transdiagnostic definition and a clinical assessment for compulsive exercise in adolescents and adults with eating disorders. In this letter to the editor, we extend ... -
Disordered eating behavior among group fitness instructors: a health-threatening secret?
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Nilsson, Merethe Pauline; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-24)BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to examine disordered eating behavior (DE) and self-reported eating disorders (ED) among Norwegian group fitness instructors. METHODS: Group fitness instructors from Norway (n = 685 ... -
Does the Healthy Body Image program improve lifestyle habits among high-schoolstudents? A radndomised controlled trial With 12-month follow-up.
Borgen, Christine Sundgot; Friborg, Oddgeir; Kolle, Elin; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Engen, Kethe Marie Elgesem; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Pettersen, Gunn; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objectives Positive embodiment and healthy lifestyle habits seem to be related; therefore, stimulating positive embodiment should promote healthy lifestyle habits. In the current study, we delivered the Healthy Body ... -
Exercise Dependence and Body Image Concerns Amongst Group Fitness Instructors: A Self-Determination Theory Approach
Reinboth, Michael Sæther; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Despite the fact that group fitness instructors serve as significant role models with potentially great impact on class participants' motivation for exercise, they are a very under-researched group. The aim ... -
The Healthy Body Image intervention and reduction in eating disorder symptomatology and muscle building supplement use in high school students: a study of mediating factors
Svantorp-Tveiten, Kethe Marie Engen; Ivarsson, Andreas; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Rosenvinge, Jan H.; Friborg, Oddgeir; Pettersen, Gunn; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Mediation analysis is important to test the theoretical framework underpinning an intervention. We therefore aimed to investigate if the healthy body image (HBI) intervention’s effect on eating disorder (ED) ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown During Spring 2020 on Personal Trainers’ Working and Living Conditions
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Tangen, Jan Ove (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The aim of this study was to map changes in working and living conditions of Norwegian personal trainers (PTs) during the Covid-19 lockdown spring 2020. Methods: A total of 150 PTs (mean (SD) age 35.5 (8.4) years, ... -
Is physical exercise and dietary therapy a feasible alternative to cognitive behavior therapy in treatment of eating disorders? A randomized controlled trial of two group therapies
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Friborg, Oddgeir; Vrabel, KariAnne; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Pettersen, Gunn; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: To compare effects of physical exercise and dietary therapy (PED‐t) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treatment of bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge‐eating disorder (BED). Method: The active sample (18–40 years ... -
Managing Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases in Women with Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorders: A Randomized Trial with 12 Months Follow-Up
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Persons with bulimia nervosa (BN) or binge eating disorder (BED) have an elevated risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, lowering this risk is rarely addressed in standard cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT). ... -
Maximal Strength Training as a Therapeutic Approach in Long-Standing Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Study of a Woman With Osteopenia, Menstrual Dysfunction, and Compulsive Exercise
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Bottegård, Anette; Heia, Morten; Støren, Øyvind; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Torstveit, Monica Klungland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In persons with anorexia nervosa (AN), compulsive exercise and osteopenia are common symptoms. Although treatment of osteopenia besides weight regain is lacking, maximal strength training (MST) has been found to be effective ... -
Metabolic profile in women with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder before and after treatment: secondary analysis from the randomized PED-t trial
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan H.; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Svendsen, Mette; Pettersen, Gunn; Vrabel, KariAnne; Friborg, Oddgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: Chaotic eating and purging behavior pose a risk to the metabolic health of women with bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED). This study reports on one-year changes in blood markers of metabolic ... -
The neurostructural and neurocognitive effects of physical activity: A potential benefit to promote eating disorder recovery
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Bulik, Cynthia; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Accumulating evidence suggests that supervised and adapted physical activity provides cognitive benefits for individuals with eating disorders (EDs). The mechanisms underlying the benefits of physical activity are poorly ... -
The Norwegian healthy body image intervention promotes positive embodiment through improved self-esteem
Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Stenling, Andreas; Rosenvinge, Jan H.; Pettersen, Gunn; Friborg, Oddgeir; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Kolle, Elin; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Svantorp-Tveiten, Kethe M. E.; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We examined both direct and indirect effects of the Healthy Body Image (HBI) intervention on positive embodiment among Norwegian high school students. In total, 2446 12th grade boys (43 %) and girls (mean age 16.8 years) ... -
Protein, creatine and dieting supplements among adolescents: Use and associations with eating disorder risk factors, exercise-, and sports participation, and immigrant status
Svantorp-Tveiten, Kethe Marie Engen; Friborg, Oddgeir; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Sundgot-Borgen, Christine; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Pettersen, Gunn; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: This study aimed to estimate the number of weekly users of protein, creatine, and dieting supplements and to explore whether weekly use was related to eating disorder (ED) risk factors, exercise, sports ... -
The healthy body image (HBI) intervention: Effects of a school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial with 12-months follow-up
Borgen, Christine Sundgot; Friborg, Oddgeir; Kolle, Elin; Engen, Kethe Marie Elgesem; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Pettersen, Gunn; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Piran, Niva; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)We examined the effects of the Healthy Body Image (HBI) intervention on positive embodiment and health-related quality of life among Norwegian high school students. The intervention comprised three interactive workshops, ... -
The Norwegian healthy body image programme: Study protocol for a randomized controlled school-based intervention to promote positive body image and prevent disordered eating among Norwegian high school students
Borgen, Christine Sundgot; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Engen, Kethe Marie Elgesem; Pettersen, Gunn; Friborg, Oddgeir; Torstveit, Monica Klungland; Kolle, Elin; Piran, Niva; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn; Rosenvinge, Jan H (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating raise the risk for eating disorders. In the prevention of eating disorders, many programmes have proved partly successful in using cognitive techniques to combat such risk factors. ... -
The PED-t trial protocol: The effect of physical exercise –and dietary therapy compared with cognitive behavior therapy in treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Pettersen, Gunn; Friborg, Oddgeir; Vrabel, Kari-Anne; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Svendsen, Mette; Stensrud, Trine; Bakland, Maria; Wynn, Rolf; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Sufferers from bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) underestimate the severity risk of their illness and, therefore, postpone seeking professional help for years. Moreover, less than one in five ... -
Treatment effects on compulsive exercise and physical activity in eating disorders
Mathisen, Therese Fostervold; Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Friborg, Oddgeir; Pettersen, Gunn; Vrabel, Kari-Anne; Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: Dysfunctional thoughts- and use of physical activity (PA) are core symptoms of the eating disorders (ED) bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED). The compulsive desire for PA complicates a favourable ...